Small-Group Hiking Day Trip in Ciucas Mountains from Bucharest

Posted By : aditun
Fantastic landscape with photogenic rocky tops shaped by weather and amazing mountain horizon 360 deg around, good balance between challenging and moderate itinerary, really kind and professional guidance and care for our family needs from the organizer Dan Chitila and from the guide Stefan, great stories shared two-ways on all we wanted to learn about, lots and lots of wild flowers of all colors (end June at its best!) and nevertheless the sense of adrenaline and fun at the end when running back to the car through the summer rain.

We were not especially trained for climbing but the 750m up were passed in the (rather slow) tempo I needed, many small breaks, lots of photos, and many interesting stories.

The tour has a fantastic value if you, like me, are keen to catch pictures!
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Posted On : 2022-07-01 00:32:05

Posted By : Nisha_C
Before I even started the trip Dan was so helpful. The original hike we were meant to do was going to be very difficult due to the weather conditions, Dan explained the issues we may have faced but instead of cancelling he arranged a different hike instead. He sent across a list of things we would need and what the hike would entail so we were prepared.

The hike itself was so fun, we saw these incredible views and we really lucked out with the weather as it was sunny blue skies. Made the mountains look all that much amazing.

Dan, himself, is a legend. I’ve done a lot of hikes but Dan is by far one of my favourite guides. He was joking around with us, singing along, filmed and photographed our silly antics, and he makes the best tea!! Half way through our hike he pulls out this flask with the most amazing tea- just what we needed in the cold.

I cannot recommend Dan and this hike enough! Seriously just do it. It doesn’t matter your experience, Dan will make sure you have a good time. You won’t regret it and the views are just to die for!

Thank you so much for an amazing day out in the mountains!
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Posted On : 2022-02-04 10:12:29

Posted By : curtishA9855FX
It was a perfect day for a hike in the Ciucas Mountains - brilliant blue sky and fantastic fall colors! Dan was an excellent guide, always aware of providing a safe experience and an excellent hiking companion. The mountains would be incredible in almost any weather, with stunning stone spires rising up out of the landscape and a different view around almost every corner, including some formations with imaginary animals, if one looked closely. Off in the distance you could see all the way to the city of Brasov veiled in layers of colored haze. This day hike was the perfect culmination to our 12 day trip from Budapest to Bucharest and the beautiful photos from this hike will have a prominent place in the online photo book I will be working on this winter. I highly recommend Dan to anyone looking for a really great experience!
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Posted On : 2021-10-29 15:11:55

Posted By : X2127EYjonathanr
We booked a private Tour with Stefan - it was just excellent. The mountains were picturesque. Stefan told us everything we needed to know about the mountains and more. He always paid attention to our needs and looked out for us. He also knows the whole area very well and could give us much information about the things to do around Braşov and Constanţa.
All in all it was a perfect day. I can recommend the tour to everyone who is looking for a beautiful medium hike.

PS.: We met with the guide at the starting point of the trip, so there was no pickup from Bucharest as we were in Braşov at the time.
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Posted On : 2021-09-06 03:11:41

Posted By : Y5627KBelenam
Dan is really funny, he has great stories to tell, he can take 1 million pictures for you and never complain, you dont have to worry about anything, just enjoy the experience
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Posted On : 2021-03-09 13:39:14

Posted By : 369henryg
I always wanted to visit Ciucas Mountains but I wanted to do it properly with a guide and not miss anything worth seeing. Hands down, this was the best guide ever, very knowledgable and passionate about his job. I have seen the best sights and landscapes and the trip was just fantastic!

Very professional and knowledgeable tour guide. He knows all the good hikes and places in Romania. Highly recommended for a perfect experience! Want to really make it worth it? Look no further!
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Posted On : 2020-03-03 09:59:36

Posted By : Peter G
The pressure was on for Dan and Outdoor Activities In Romania. The thing I was looking forward to the most on my trip to Romania was to hike in the beautiful mountains. First, I should say the Romanian countryside is really beautiful.
I could not have asked for a better place to hike. The location was exactly like I had imagined it would be. I was lucky to have a sunny day with a light cool breeze. Planning the day with Dan was very easy because he was always very quick to respond to my messages and was really helpful and willing to customize my day the way I wanted it.
This hike was not a walk in the park, but Dan was very patient with me, never pushing me and allowing me to enjoy it. We talked and talked. You can ask Dan anything about Romania because he has been to every corner of the country. He also has a vast network of connections in the country to provide truly unique experiences. He set me up
with an amazing lunch the next day in Viscri. Homemade and farm fresh. I'm sure there are other tour companies that can organize a nice day for you but I have already tested this company out for you, and can verify that they are exactly what you will need and want in a tour company. I plan to go back to Romania and will not hesitate to have Outdoor Activities In Romania organize some more adventures for me. And even if I don't get Dan as my guide the next time, I'm confident I will be in good hands because Dan explained to me that he only hires knowledgeable and enthusiastic people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy what they do. So I imagine they will be just like him! Thank you Dan. It has been almost 3 weeks since that day in the mountains and I still think about it every day.
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Posted On : 2019-09-30 22:14:25

Posted By : Valentina_Sandu
Hey there, we had an awesome hike tour in Ciucas Mountains, with Outdoor Activities. Our guide was Mihaela, she explained us very well how to prepare for the tour, what clothes to take. Weather was great, hike took for about 4 hours to the top, and the way back to the car 2 more hours. What we also enjoyed was the dinner we had in Cheia. Truly tasteful. Really recommending this one day hike tour with Outdoor Activities in Romania and their guided tours.
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Posted On : 2019-08-06 14:47:13

Posted By : rsmr1720
This guided tour with Mihaela was the best outdoor activity in 2019! Wonderful places and people! ❤️❤️❤️
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Posted On : 2019-08-01 17:51:49

Posted By : ioanam574
It was a wonderful day in the Ciucas Mountains! The chosen route, the crocuses carpet discovered in each meadow, the dream sightseeing, the guide, all made the experience to be very fabulous, amazing! Definitely, my goal for this year is to visit the whole country with Outdoor Activities!
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Posted On : 2019-04-18 04:11:54